7 July 2025
Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal and Atletico Madrid midfielder, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Monday. The alleged offences involve three women and reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022. Two of the rape charges relate to one woman, three to a second woman, and the sexual assault charge concerns a third woman.…
2 July 2025
Jonny Evans has been appointed head of loans and pathways at Manchester United after retiring from football. The 37-year-old made 241 appearances for United, came through their academy, and won three Premier League titles. He also won the Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, and two League Cups with the club. Now, as announced on the club website, Evans will take charge of a new role at…
2 July 2025
Barcelona are planning to open talks with Manchester United over a move for Marcus Rashford. Their interest came following the forward’s recent comments about wanting to play for the Spanish giants. According to The Sun, Barça are eyeing a loan-to-buy deal, while United would prefer a permanent transfer worth around £40 million. Rashford is said to be keen on the switch, even if it means…
2 July 2025
The 20-year-old England U21 international will return to the Blues. The team where he once played as a youth before joining Manchester City’s academy. Gittens moved to Dortmund in 2022 and has since made 107 appearances, scoring 17 goals. This move comes after Chelsea declined the chance to make Jadon Sancho’s loan permanent and amid the provisional suspension of Mykhailo Mudryk following a…
12 June 2025
Jadon Sancho has officially returned to Manchester United following the end of his loan spell at Chelsea. The club confirmed this on Wednesday. Sancho made 41 appearances for Chelsea, scoring five goals and providing nine assists. Among these is a memorable strike in the Conference League final against Real Betis. Chelsea had an option to buy the winger for €30 million, but the deal reportedly…
12 June 2025
England manager Thomas Tuchel wants Jude Bellingham to use his competitive fire to inspire – not intimidate – his teammates. The Real Madrid midfielder had to be held back by Tuchel after England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal on Tuesday, a historic result that marked the first-ever win for an African team over England. Bellingham believed he had equalized late in the game, only for the goal to be…
10 June 2025
Sunderland and Sheffield United face off in Saturday’s Championship play-off final, with Premier League riches awaiting the winner. However, recent history shows the promotion dream can quickly sour, as all three sides promoted in the past two seasons have been relegated back immediately, a phenomenon previously only seen once in 1997/98. The widening gap between the Premier League and the…
2 June 2025
Arsenal have been told they must pay at least €110 million (£92.5m) to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners have identified Sesko as a key target in their search for a new centre-forward this summer. According to The Telegraph, initial enquiries made to Leipzig were met with a firm stance from the German club. They are pointing to the striker’s contract, which runs until 2029.…
2 June 2025
Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old former British Marine, appeared in court on Friday. He was charged in connection with the crash that injured 79 people during Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations. Paul Doyle faces seven charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The incident occurred on Monday when a dark Ford Galaxy drove into crowds celebrating…
2 June 2025
Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s highly-rated midfielder Florian Wirtz. They have put up a second, improved bid worth £109 million, according to reports on Friday. The Premier League champions’ new offer reportedly includes add-on clauses that could make Wirtz the most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history. Despite interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and…
28 May 2025
Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to take a significant pay cut to facilitate a move to Barcelona, as the Manchester United forward looks to secure a new chapter in his career. According to Sport, the 27-year-old has impressed during a loan spell at Aston Villa since January, registering four goals and five assists. But with a permanent switch to Villa Park appearing unlikely, Rashford is now…
28 May 2025
Former Liverpool and Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina has confirmed he will retire from football at the end of the season. The 42-year-old made the announcement on Monday night, bringing an end to a remarkable 25-year playing career. Reina, who came through Barcelona‘s academy, rose to prominence at Liverpool, where he spent eight seasons and won both the FA Cup and League Cup. He also claimed the…